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Charcoal

Charcoal is a supernatural story of revenge that takes place at a high school near you! Inspired by 'true events' from growing up in Toronto.

Charcoal was published by Tor Publishing.

Written by Ian Daffern

Art by Ho Che Anderson

Layouts and Character Design by Kalman Andrasofszky

Edited by Liz Gorinsky

The Black Pages

A skeptical reporter must investigate a paranormal tabloid whose classified ads threaten the lives of anyone who answers them. Along the way she finds her grip on rationality shifting as the publishers reveal their sinister purpose – to make her one of their own. New Series proposal.

Written by Ian Daffern

Art and Tones by Frank Fiorentino

Digital Inks by Diego Moreno

Letters/Designs/Logo by Ted Rouse

Hungry

Hungry is the story of a middle manager thrilled to get his first invite to a corporate retreat, unaware the other traders are just waiting to have him for dinner...

Originally published in Monstrosity Vol 1. anthology published by Alterna Comics.

Written by Ian Daffern

Art by Martin Macintosh

Edited by Phil McClorey and Brian Evinou

Our Chitinous Skin

A supernatural romance that puts the love back in Lovecraft-- about an ocean spirit who falls for a young woman who used to live by his shores. But will their tides draw them together or tear them apart?

Written by Ian Daffern

Illustrated by Rachel Idzerda

Lettered Ted Rouse of TakeDanger

Edited by Sarah Sheehan.

Shock Effect

It’s tough growing up during an alien invasion. Alice and her mom have been waiting for a rescue. When it arrives, they embark on a journey that could expose the invasion’s truth.

In August, 2008, Shock Effect was featured on DC Comics’ web imprint, ZUDACOMICS.com (which has since been retired) where it competed against nine other webcomics to become an ongoing series. Despite a strong showing, the public vote left Shock Effect in 3rd place.

Freelance Blues

Freelance Blues

Graphic Novel - 6 issue limited series

Alterna Press / Blowout Productions

Ever thought your job was sucking the life out of you? Imagine knowing you were right.

Every time Lance Bunkman starts a new job his bosses turn out to be evil and trying to take over the world. Fortunately, he's the only one who can stop them. He's got to fight his boss, save his co-workers, and then he needs a new job, because being a hero doesn't pay the bills. Lance has been too busy working (not to mention dodging fireballs, chainsaws or poison arrows) to ever ask "Why me?" Now events are set in motion, that will make Lance learn more about himself, and the secrets of his sketchy employment, than he ever imagined. It's a supernatural workplace horror comedy for anyone who ever felt that their job was sucking the life out of them.

Written by Ian Daffern and Mike Leone

Art by Vicki Tierney

Additional Art by Becca RT

Letters by Rob Petek

Additional Inking by Diego Moreno

Covers by John Lang, Mike Del Mundo & Steve Sayer

The Stars Our Home

A group of young braves sets out to destroy a beast from the heavens... but what will it reveal about themselves? Originally published in the anthology book Monstrosity II, edited by Phil McClorey and Brian Evinou, and released by Alterna Comics.

Written by Ian Daffern

Art by John Lang

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Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

Inspired by watching too many episodes of BBC Planet Earth, wondering just how lonely it could be for two people trapped in a blind on the far reaches of the globe. What would happen if one of them lost their way? Originally published in the 215 Ink Anthology: Ignition Volume 1 a collection of 30 different modern creators with original stories. Can also be found in my short story collection A Nail in the Heart.

Written by Ian Daffern

Art by Shari Chankhamma

Bird of Paradise

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Another urban horror, this one about young people who make a bad decision not the way to their local ATM. And more incredible art by Ho Che Anderson, who knows what monsters really look like. Not in print--designed for Another Nail in the Heart - release date TBD!

Written by Ian Daffern

Art by Ho Che Anderson

Eyes in the Sky

A couple from the city is lead astray by their own devices, and the kindness of strangers.

From the short story collection "A Nail in the Heart"

Written by Ian Daffern

Art by Frank Fiorentino

Bring me the Head of Osama Bin Ladin

After the events of 9/11 it was said that certain members of the US administration required tangible proof of the vanquishing of their enemies. This story imagines a twist on that concept.